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  • #2221
    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

    Originally posted by s1d View Post
    a scratch here and a scratch there is inevitable.. just enjoy the bike.. or park it at home covered and don't use it
    Lol. True.

    I am the one who put most scratches on my bike by using a key chain with tons of keys. I prefer to have some scratches. It makes machine look used.

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    • #2222
      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

      Originally posted by s1d View Post
      every svc only has a pressure washer.. some have an adjustable one where the pressure can be varied. most of the times it is usually on full blast.
      just make sure they use this from a distance (of say around 3 meters), and a good washing guy will use his finger to control that pressure of water hitting the bike.
      the radiator on the ktm's is pretty hard material compared to say the cbr or ninja and the fins don't bend that easily even with a pressure wash, just make sure the nozzle is a bit away while hitting the radiator with water and it will be fine.
      for the console, if you are so paranoid (which i think you are ) just put a plastic cover over it and stay there while they wash and tell that guy to avoid that area.
      a scratch here and a scratch there is inevitable.. just enjoy the bike.. or park it at home covered and don't use it
      Lol 😛.. I am bit of paranoid. Haha.. May be its just the new bike thing which I'm not able to get over.

      So as of now, the status is that white fury has covered 350 kms and I m getting an average of 25 km per litre which seems to be good owing to my sedated form of riding. Can't wait to finish the running period.

      Need to buy chain spray. Confused between Motul and 3m. Which one is better or if there is a third chain spray then suggest please. 😊

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      Originally posted by VaibhavPisal View Post
      Lol. True.

      I am the one who put most scratches on my bike by using a key chain with tons of keys. I prefer to have some scratches. It makes machine look used.
      I used to do that on my old bike. With white fury I am being careful to not do so. 😁

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      • #2223
        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

        Guys , I am planning to get this combo ,, Motul chain lube and Chain clean for my bike. Below is the link for the same

        Motul Combo of C2 Chain Lube (400 ml) and C1 Chain Clean for All Bikes (400 ml) (LBCH014) : Amazon.in: Car & Motorbike
        https://www.amazon.in/Motul-Combo-C2-Chain-C1/dp/B01ESPB3PI
        Motul Combo of C2 Chain Lube (400 ml) and C1 Chain Clean for All Bikes (400 ml) (LBCH014) : Amazon.in: Car & Motorbike


        If anything is there in the market than the above like 3M or WD40 then please let me know.

        Thank you.

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        • #2224
          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

          Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post
          Guys , I am planning to get this combo ,, Motul chain lube and Chain clean for my bike. Below is the link for the same

          https://www.amazon.in/Motul-Combo-C2-Chain-C1/dp/B01ESPB3PI


          If anything is there in the market than the above like 3M or WD40 then please let me know.

          Thank you.
          You can also try Maxima chain wax or putoline tech dry chain. They are better than motul and don't spray on the alloys, and last longer. However they are more expensive than motul.

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          • #2225
            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

            Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post
            Guys , I am planning to get this combo ,, Motul chain lube and Chain clean for my bike. Below is the link for the same

            https://www.amazon.in/Motul-Combo-C2-Chain-C1/dp/B01ESPB3PI


            If anything is there in the market than the above like 3M or WD40 then please let me know.

            Thank you.
            140 grade gear oil.
            1 litre costs around 250ish from HP. That works nicely.
            Regards,
            Akash Yadav

            The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place. It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.

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            • #2226
              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

              Originally posted by Solaris View Post
              You can also try Maxima chain wax or putoline tech dry chain. They are better than motul and don't spray on the alloys, and last longer. However they are more expensive than motul.
              Thank you for your inputs

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              Originally posted by Akash.Yadav View Post
              140 grade gear oil.
              1 litre costs around 250ish from HP. That works nicely.
              Great cost effective solution. Thank you.

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              • #2227
                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post
                Thank you for your inputs

                Great cost effective solution. Thank you.
                You can use the 90 gear oil (ep90 , gl4 whatever..). use a paint brush (the kind that used to paint grill/walls.. a 50mm brush) to dip and 'paint' over the chain, easiest way imo.. even easier if you have paddock.
                if you want a cost effective spray lube (especially good in the wet riding conditions), get the nulon grease spray.
                regular use 90 gear oil (or 140 if you want a thicker oil) and in the wet spray on the nulon grease spray.
                and don't overdo these lubes.. a little goes a long way, and the key being regular clean/lube every 500-800km depending on usage.

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                • #2228
                  Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                  Originally posted by s1d View Post
                  You can use the 90 gear oil (ep90 , gl4 whatever..). use a paint brush (the kind that used to paint grill/walls.. a 50mm brush) to dip and 'paint' over the chain, easiest way imo.. even easier if you have paddock.
                  if you want a cost effective spray lube (especially good in the wet riding conditions), get the nulon grease spray.
                  regular use 90 gear oil (or 140 if you want a thicker oil) and in the wet spray on the nulon grease spray.
                  and don't overdo these lubes.. a little goes a long way, and the key being regular clean/lube every 500-800km depending on usage.
                  Thank you for the timely information. Today only my chain got dirty because of the unexpected rains in Bangalore.
                  And its time to clean and lube the chain.

                  Is it ok for now if I go with the Motul lube and chain cleaner combo. I know its costly, but I think i can procure it immediately from amazon.

                  Below is the link for the same.

                  https://www.amazon.in/Motul-Combo-C2-Chain-C1/dp/B01ESPB2WM?th=1


                  Coming to the chain cleaning part, I believe you have to apply spray the chain cleaner and clean with a cotton cloth so that all dirt is removed and then once it drys up apply the lube and rotate the bike in back ward direction while doing so.

                  By the way do this lube and chain cleaner leave marks ?
                  Last edited by sujithbvm; 11-23-2018, 12:06 PM.

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                  • #2229
                    Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                    Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post
                    Coming to the chain cleaning part, I believe you have to apply spray the chain cleaner and clean with a cotton cloth so that all dirt is removed and then once it drys up apply the lube and rotate the bike in back ward direction while doing so.

                    By the way do this lube and chain cleaner leave marks ?
                    you can use a spray and a toothbrush and wipe is off with a rag.. don't be too anal about getting it spanky clean
                    a cost effective method, use some diesel or kerosene and a paint brush to apply and wipe off.
                    then use the lube of your choice.

                    yes, it will spill on the rims and orange rims make this gunk more prominent vs a black rim.. wipe it off, its not going to leave any permanent marks.

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                    • #2230
                      Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                      Anyone knows the cost of the 390's exhaust end can? I wish to fit it on my dominar in the near future.

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                      • #2231
                        Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                        Originally posted by sujithbvm View Post
                        Thank you for the timely information. Today only my chain got dirty because of the unexpected rains in Bangalore.
                        And its time to clean and lube the chain.

                        Is it ok for now if I go with the Motul lube and chain cleaner combo. I know its costly, but I think i can procure it immediately from amazon.

                        Below is the link for the same.

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                        https://www.amazon.in/Motul-Combo-C2-Chain-C1/dp/B01ESPB2WM?th=1


                        Coming to the chain cleaning part, I believe you have to apply spray the chain cleaner and clean with a cotton cloth so that all dirt is removed and then once it drys up apply the lube and rotate the bike in back ward direction while doing so.

                        By the way do this lube and chain cleaner leave marks ?
                        There are a couple of pretty aweosme chain cleaning brushes on Amazon, I've been using one for some time now. It works just fine.
                        And yes there will be considerable black gunk on the wheels after you're done cleaning your chain so remember to clean the wheels with a cloth throughly, I'm not sure but it can't be good for that orange paint.

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                        • #2232
                          Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                          Originally posted by Throttlefreak View Post
                          Anyone knows the cost of the 390's exhaust end can? I wish to fit it on my dominar in the near future.
                          8k~-ish approximately.

                          Cheers!
                          VJ
                          Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
                          The girl said, 'NO!'


                          And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


                          THE END

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                          • #2233
                            Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                            Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                            8k~-ish approximately.

                            Cheers!
                            VJ
                            Thanks bruh!

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                            • #2234
                              Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                              Originally posted by Throttlefreak View Post
                              Anyone knows the cost of the 390's exhaust end can? I wish to fit it on my dominar in the near future.
                              Originally posted by B7ACKTHORN View Post
                              8k~-ish approximately.
                              Nope, it's not 8k or going to cost that much just for the end can, PFA

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                              End can part number - JY591009 - ₹4340 only with GST
                              Heat shield - JY591297 - ₹242
                              Labor charge etc etc maximum of ₹500-800
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                              • #2235
                                Re: 2017 Duke 390 Owners Reviews and Experiences

                                Originally posted by kiran2508 View Post
                                Nope, it's not 8k or going to cost that much just for the end can, PFA

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                                End can part number - JY591009 - ₹4340 only with GST
                                Heat shield - JY591297 - ₹242
                                Labor charge etc etc maximum of ₹500-800
                                That's dirt cheap for a 3L bike.
                                Good guy Bajaj [emoji16]
                                Regards,
                                Akash Yadav

                                The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place. It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it.

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